Homemade Whole Wheat Bread Crumbs

Skip store-bought and prepare these easy homemade whole wheat bread crumbs yourself--full of herbs and cheesy flavor!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 137 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 loaf 100% whole wheat bread
• 1 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
• 0.75 teaspoon white sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1.5 teaspoons onion powder
• 0.75 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).

Step 2

Layer bread slices in a single layer on ungreased baking sheets. Allow a bit of room between slices for warm air to circulate.

Step 3

Toast bread in the preheated oven, flipping until evenly dry, 30 to 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool completely, 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 4

Process bread in a food processor until fine. Add Pecorino Romano cheese, parsley, oregano, basil, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, and sugar and pulse until just combined.